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Skrevet af Nicki T. Hansen (GWiZ), 2. marts 2007.

WARHAMMER 40.000 MMOG
Games Workshop og THQ har annonceret, at de vil udgive et MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Game) baseret på Warhammer 40K universet. Dette er på alle mulige måder en god nyhed, hvis man er fan af universet og/eller genren.

Gamespot har interviewet THQs vicepræsident Kelly Flock og Games Workshops Andy Jones om annonceringen:

GameSpot: Obviously, the current massively multiplayer online landscape is very competitive--Brian Farrell stated last June that, at the time, working on a game that would be "something competitive [with World of Warcraft]...would be misguided for anyone, including THQ." Tell us how THQ and Games Workshop intend to tackle the task of bringing a new massively multiplayer online game into this market.

KF: We think World of Warcraft has done a great job of establishing the MMO market. We have seen tremendous growth in the space over the past five or so years. That said, we believe there is plenty of opportunity that lies ahead both in terms of developing innovative new gameplay mechanics and continuing to expand the user base. Combine that with the built-in popularity and richness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and we feel very confident in our competitive position.

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GS: Aside from the intriguing news about a Warhammer 40,000 massively multiplayer online game, the news also begs the question about other titles, such as the successful Dawn of War strategy games. Can either THQ or Games Workshop share any thoughts on the future of Dawn of War as a continuing franchise or perhaps other projects that the two companies would be collaborating on in the near future?

KF: We are thrilled with the success of the Dawn of War franchise, and while we have nothing specific to announce at this time, we look forward to building on that franchise in the future. You can also look forward to more announcements from THQ and Games Workshop on other projects beyond our RTS and MMO plans.

AJ: To start with, I cannot say too much about how cool it is for all of us here at Games Workshop to hear Dawn of War described as a franchise! We of course defer to THQ in terms of its announcements and plans for games based on Warhammer 40,000. But the fact we have just signed a long-term deal for all platforms, all territories, all genres might just hint at a bright and glorious future for Warhammer 40,000 computer games.

Læs hele interviewet på http://www.gamespot.com/news/6166560.html.

Bemærk, at der ikke står MMORPG, hvorfor det muligvis kan være at spillet ikke bliver et rollespil i stil med World of Warcraft eller det kommende Warhammer Online.

THE DATING GAME -- BIOSHOCK
Bioshock, den lovende, spirituelle fortsættelse til System Shock 2, har nu fået en udgivelsesdato. Cult of Rapture (spillets oficielle side) annoncerer at den endelige udgivelsesdato er Tirsdag den 21. august 2007. Man glædes.

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